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Looking for a great appetizer for that summer BBQ? Or maybe you want to spice-up your chicken a bit! This is a simple and fun recipe that not only tastes fantastic but it's pretty much foolproof to make!

Spicy Peanut Chicken Skewers
(makes 4 - 2 skewer servings)

Ingredients
• 16 oz skinless boneless chicken breast cut lengthwise into 1/2" slices
• 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (tamari based if you need it to be gluten-free)
• 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 8 wooden skewers

Nutrition
Servings: 2 Skewers
Calories: 237
Fat: 9.5g
Carbs: 2g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 34g

Directions
1. Put chicken slices in a Ziploc bag.
2. Combine all other ingredients in a small bowl and mix until well combined.
3. Add to Ziploc bag.
4. Seal bag and distribute peanut butter coating (it will have a pasty texture) evenly onto all of the chicken pieces.
5. Once all of the chicken is covered, remove it from the bag and thread it onto the skewers, making sure to spread it evenly along the skewer and not to clump too much together to aid in cooking speed and ease.
6. Place on grill and cook for approximately 10 minutes on low-medium heat.

One of the easiest (and most inexpensive) veggies you can make is zucchini. Plus, it's hearty and makes a great substitute for more starchy carbs. This recipe is a fantastic addition to any BBQ because you can cook it right alongside your meat and you don't have to turn on the stove!

Barbecued Zucchini Planks
(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients
• 2 medium-large zucchinis cut lengthwise into 1/2" planks
• Extra virgin olive oil (to be lightly brushed on the zucchini)
• Garlic powder (light dusting)
• Light sprinkle of sea salt
• Cumin powder (light dusting)

Nutrition
Per Serving
Calories: 46
Fat: 2.6g
Carbs: 5g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g

Directions
1. Lay planks flat on a plate.
2. Brush lightly with oil (or using an oil mister) to lightly coat zucchini.
3. Sprinkle with garlic powder, cumin and sea salt until lightly coated.
4. Flip over and repeat on other side.
5. Place on grill for approximately 4 minutes (or until grill marks are made on underside of zucchini).
6. Flip and repeat until both sides are grilled. Serve!

Summer is a time where fruit and ice cream abound. But plain bowls of berries can get boring. And if you are looking for fitness friendly (or dairy-free) options, ice cream is a major no-no. This is a fantastic and healthy dessert option for the gluten and dairy-free people in your life. Plus, it's a great indulgent-tasting option for people who are focused on eating clean, even when dessert cravings hit!

Grilled Pineapple
(makes 3 servings)

Ingredients
• 1/2 cored and peeled pineapple cut lengthwise
• Sprinkle of cinnamon

Nutrition
Per Plank
Calories: 39
Fat: 0.1g
Carbs: 10g
Fiber: 1.1g
Protein: 0.4g

Directions
1. Cut the pineapple into thirds (lengthwise).
2. Sprinkle with cinnamon onto all sides.
3. Place on grill for approximately 3-4 minutes per side (for a total of 3 sides).
4. Serve warm over yogurt, or the clean eating vanilla cinnamon dairy-free ice cream listed below.

Vanilla Cinnamon Dairy-Free Ice Cream
(makes 3 X 1/3 cup servings)

Ingredients
• 1 cup of light coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp honey
• Stevia to taste (optional)

Nutrition
Per Serving
Calories: 64
Fat: 4g
Carbs: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g

Directions
1. Combine all ingredients in a shallow, wide-bottomed Tupperware container. Whisk until well blended and smooth.
2. Put in the freezer with the lid off.
3. Approximately every 20 minutes, remove from the freezer and, using a spoon, stir the mixture. You'll likely have to "break through" the top shell layer that forms and mix well. Make sure you do this in relatively regularly increments so it doesn't over freeze and you can still mix it. Scrape the sides of the container well so all of the mixture is blended and doesn't freeze to the sides.
4. Repeat step 3 three-four times, until desired consistency is achieved.
5. Grab an ice cream scoop (because we all know ice cream tastes better when scooped properly!) and scoop into your dish.

Want the best of both worlds? Top a scoop of the vanilla cinnamon ice cream with a warm grilled pineapple plank… awesome!

Total nutritional information for 1 pineapple plank and 1 serving of Vanilla Cinnamon dairy-free Ice Cream:
Calories: 103	Fiber: 2.1g
Fat: 4.1g	Protein: 0.4g
Carbs: 17g

Salmon is a fantastic option for dinner. A great source of protein and healthy fats, it's also easy to cook and very versatile. You've likely tried it with dill, poached, or maybe cooked on a cedar plank. All are delicious, but how about trying something new? This may just be the easiest main course meal you could make.

Orange Herb Marinated Salmon
(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients
• 4 salmon fillets
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh fennel

Nutritional Information
Per 4 oz Salmon
Calories: 188
Fat: 6.8g
Carbs: 5g
Fiber: 0.1g
Protein: 25g

Directions
1. Put salmon in a Ziploc bag with orange juice and fennel.
2. Refrigerate and let marinate for a few hours (if possible).
3. Place fillets on grill at medium heat and cook until salmon can be flaked off using a fork, flipping partway through.

Notes:
Serve salmon alongside steamed or grilled veggies or crumbled on top of a salad.

Rachel Girardi, M.Sc. - With an educational background in psychology, Rachel combines her love for fitness and good food to help her clients improve their health and the quality of their lives. She firmly believes that life is not meant to be a lifelong diet and that her main job is to uncover how to fit 'healthy' into your life, not the other way around! For more information, please visit completecarecoaching.com.

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